Many other times people have other health issues that keep them from being successful. Common problems are two that I have experienced in the past: hypothyroidism and other allergies that affect how comfortable and energetic one feels.

Another factor that can play a role are existing eating disorders, an unhealthy environment (family not on board, too much stress, too little sleep etc.) . These are all reasons why other steps need to be added to a low-carb diet (or any diet) to be successful.

BPXDOMINO
I was tested for thyroid issues last November in trying to rule out what some of my issues have been and was perplexed when they came out negative - but now am trying low carb. So on the bright side, I won't have to deal with hypothyroidism while doing this experiment!1808 days ago

LINDIEMAE
I'll have to read the article, but another issue is having a cheat day - to eat what you gave up, I mean you gave it up for a reason, but you gotta have a cheat day to have it again? I understand that it might be hard not to resist certain foods - but a cheat day ? Planned ? I don't do them.. they can throw my whole food management out the window. Just my 2 cents eh dinner time, gotta go - cheers 1809 days ago

CATHYSFITLIFE
Great article! Thanks for posting! I haven't weighed myself so I don't know if the low-carb thing is working or not. But I do feel better for the most part eating fewer carbs and that matters more to me than the weight. I'm still learning how to eat low-carb but I'm doing fairly well overall. Honestly, I wouldn't go back to eating more carbs. I may go over on my carb limit but it's not by too terribly much and like I said, I feel better eating with the low-carb diet.1809 days ago

BLUENOSE63
Yep I know that a low carb diet would never work for me as I need the glycemin that carbs produce to keep the level normal in my body. Our body has a set Glycemic Index and when you let that amount fall to low, then the body goes into self preservation mode and keeps weight on even though you are exercising. These levels need to be replenished after every exercising session . ...foods like bananas, apples, strawberries, avacadoes etc.1809 days ago